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BATF Attack at Waco - February 28, 1993
Frontline - PBS ^ | 1995 | WGBH

Posted on 02/28/2006 2:21:48 PM PST by AllThrustNoVector

Chronology February 28, 1993 - At about 9:30 a.m. agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms attempt to execute arrest and search warrants against David KORESH and the Branch Davidian compound. Gunfire erupts. Four ATF agents are killed and 16 are wounded. An undetermined number of Davidians are killed and injured. Within a few hours, the FBI becomes the lead agency for resolving the standoff. Jeff JAMAR is named the on-site commander. By the afternoon, advance units of the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) arrive, and telephone conversations are under way between KORESH, Steve SCHNEIDER, and Wayne MARTIN on one side and the ATF's Jim CAVANAUGH and Waco Police Lt. Larry LYNCH on the other. KORESH discloses that he has been wounded in the hip and left wrist. KORESH is allowed to broadcast his religious teachings on Dallas radio KRLD and does a CNN telephone interview. Michael SCHROEDER, a Branch Davidian, is killed while he tries to return to the main building. Texas Rangers begin an investigation but are barred by the FBI from continuing. At about 5:30 p.m., JAMAR arrives at Waco and chooses Byron SAGE of the FBI as chief negotiator. President CLINTON follows events closely throughout the day.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Editorial
KEYWORDS: batf; branchdavidians; clinton; fbi; jbt; jimcavanaugh; koresh; leo; waco
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To: al baby

where did you get that?


21 posted on 02/28/2006 2:31:47 PM PST by sure_fine (*not one to over kill the thought process*)
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To: GrandEagle

2 more Reno's, and NO children would be safe : )


22 posted on 02/28/2006 2:32:02 PM PST by stephenjohnbanker (E 33 N 38 T 12 J 56 ENTJ....= Entertaining Jerk!)
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To: AllThrustNoVector

Bush I with his anti-gun stance and his BATF thugs started this mess. Clinton and Reno found a ready made urine hole to wallow in. Seeing the Bush and Clinton together makes me ill.


23 posted on 02/28/2006 2:32:14 PM PST by Modok
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To: AllThrustNoVector

David Koresh was a nutjob and no Christian. He bears responsibility for what happened with his whacky doomsday beliefs that he brainwashed his followers with.


24 posted on 02/28/2006 2:33:59 PM PST by WestVirginiaRebel (Islamofascists don't need cartoons. They're already caricatures.)
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To: stevio

Absolutely nothing!


25 posted on 02/28/2006 2:34:50 PM PST by stephenjohnbanker (E 33 N 38 T 12 J 56 ENTJ....= Entertaining Jerk!)
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To: al baby

You have a source on this?? Where'd you get it??


26 posted on 02/28/2006 2:35:02 PM PST by sit-rep (If you acquire, hit it again to verify...)
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To: AllThrustNoVector

All hail Sink Emperor! Conquerer of Waco.


27 posted on 02/28/2006 2:35:21 PM PST by Blue State Insurgent (America Akbar!)
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To: sit-rep

alamo girl


28 posted on 02/28/2006 2:35:33 PM PST by al baby (Father of the Beeber)
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To: AllThrustNoVector
Waco Movie Clip
29 posted on 02/28/2006 2:35:37 PM PST by HaveGunWillTravel
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To: Hi Heels
Thanks. I've been lurking around FR for many years. In 1996 and 1997 the Waco, Ruby Ridge and OK City incidents soaked up a ton of bandwidth.

Most Freepers very much dislike the BATF and their unhumbled arrogance.

30 posted on 02/28/2006 2:35:40 PM PST by AllThrustNoVector
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To: stephenjohnbanker

Yep.


31 posted on 02/28/2006 2:36:02 PM PST by stevio (Red-Blooded American Male (NRA))
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To: WestVirginiaRebel
David Koresh was a nutjob and no Christian. He bears responsibility for what happened with his whacky doomsday beliefs that he brainwashed his followers with.

So what did Koresh do that made him and his followers deserve roasting? Do you think all nut jobs or non-Christians deserve such?

32 posted on 02/28/2006 2:36:47 PM PST by Doctor Stochastic (Vegetabilisch = chaotisch ist der Charakter der Modernen. - Friedrich Schlegel)
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To: Loud Mime

Yes, you are 100% right. This needs to be remembered, so it NEVER happens again.


33 posted on 02/28/2006 2:37:01 PM PST by 383rr (Those who choose security over liberty deserve neither-)
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To: al baby
alamo girl

Good enough!

34 posted on 02/28/2006 2:37:06 PM PST by sit-rep (If you acquire, hit it again to verify...)
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To: sit-rep

I looked at the sign up date(today) and found it odd that whosoever would post on a very incendiary case.


35 posted on 02/28/2006 2:37:10 PM PST by stephenjohnbanker (E 33 N 38 T 12 J 56 ENTJ....= Entertaining Jerk!)
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To: Modok

The BATFE ought to be disbanded. Americans should be free to consume whatever alcohol and tobacco they want and own any gun they want.


36 posted on 02/28/2006 2:38:25 PM PST by Hawk1976 (Ideas got Republicans into office, new ideas will help keep them there.)
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To: HaveGunWillTravel
HaveGunWillTravel - Thanks for the posting the Waco Movie Clip.

However, its very disturbing to watch.

37 posted on 02/28/2006 2:40:17 PM PST by AllThrustNoVector
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To: GrandEagle

"Christians worship Jesus Christ not David Koresh".



They sure do, but, does this justify what happened? Did Jesus want this?
Tell you what, friend, no matter what we think about Davidian religious practices, Waco was an attack by wolves, on the outer fringes of the flock. After Waco, you became that much closer to the fringe, yourself. Just huddle up, maybe you will die of natural causes, before the fringe is you!


38 posted on 02/28/2006 2:41:49 PM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (MAY I DIE ON MY FEET IN MY SWAMP, BUAIDH NO BAS)
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To: stephenjohnbanker

Its one of those dark days in American history that citizens need to remember. Our unalienable rights can be easily trampled. Hope my post doesn't rub you the wrong way.


39 posted on 02/28/2006 2:42:15 PM PST by AllThrustNoVector
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To: Hawk1976

Absolutely correct.


40 posted on 02/28/2006 2:42:23 PM PST by Modok
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